Carey's Community Build/Upgrade

[Buffy]

I think you are doing good. Feeding a little after the lights are on. Just like anything else, takes getting used to. Like bringing home a puppy, once they get used to the place, they own it and are all over it. I think it will be the same with the fishies

 

[carey]

The fish have indeed calmed down alot since they got here.

I'm gonna go finish my stocking today. I think I can add a few more fish. My parameters havent moved and theres pelnty of room.

 

[Homedog98]

The fish have indeed calmed down alot since they got here.

I'm gonna go finish my stocking today. I think I can add a few more fish. My parameters havent moved and theres pelnty of room.

What are you getting today?

 

[carey]

I'm thinking some tetras. They are on sale at Petco. Maybe something for the bottom as well. I like the cories i think they are....

 

[Homedog98]

I'm thinking some tetras. They are on sale at Petco. Maybe something for the bottom as well. I like the cories i think they are....

Cories are cool. I can't remember... As of now what's in there?

 

[carey]

I have 10 reg neons, 5 lemon tetras and 6 gold neons. And one big ole mystery snail and some shrimp which I never see. LOL

 

[Homedog98]

I have 10 reg neons, 5 lemon tetras and 6 gold neons. And one big ole mystery snail and some shrimp which I never see. LOL

Maybe 5 cories? I'd call you about stocked.

 

[carey]

Yeah, I know there isnt much wiggle room LOl. But I think my filtration can handle it, I'm running an AC70 in there. And of course the AC50 is still running too.

 

[Homedog98]

Yeah, I know there isnt much wiggle room LOl. But I think my filtration can handle it, I'm running an AC70 in there. And of course the AC50 is still running too.

True. Go for the 5 cories, then maybe a centerpiece fish like a betta or DG, and call it quits.

 

[carey]

I'd love a centerpiece fish, but I'm not sure what to get. I had ordered a gourami from SM but it didn't survive the shipping. I'm pretty sure I don't want a betta. Not for this tank.

So a dwarf gourami would be compatible?

 

[Homedog98]

I'd love a centerpiece fish, but I'm not sure what to get. I had ordered a gourami from SM but it didn't survive the shipping. I'm pretty sure I don't want a betta. Not for this tank.

So a dwarf gourami would be compatible?

Definitely! You can buy It today probably when you go to petco.

 

[carey]

It's gotta be a dwarf though? I know I saw regular really pretty gourami's last time I was there.

 

[Homedog98]

It's gotta be a dwarf though? I know I saw regular really pretty gourami's last time I was there.

Yeah, gotta be dwarf I'm afraid. The regular ones can hit 6 inches I think. I do know that honey gouramis stay small. Maybe one of those?

 

[carey]

They have little signs on the tanks in the store that sayhow big they get and I don't remember them getting that big. LOL

What would my limit be on centerpiece fish size? Is a 4" fish too big for a 20L tank? Theres plenty of swimming room.

 

[Homedog98]

They have little signs on the tanks in the store that sayhow big they get and I don't remember them getting that big. LOL

What would my limit be on centerpiece fish size? Is a 4" fish too big for a 20L tank? Theres plenty of swimming room.

4 inch would be max. For you. Just keep in mind temperament and such.

 

[carey]

Ok. Thanks!! Will be heading out to buy after I do some water changes here.

 

[bruinsbro1997]

We also need some pics too otherwise nothing happend.

 

[carey]

Understood! I can't wait to go! I always love buying fishies! woohoo!

Do you think I can add more snails too? FOr soem reason I just love snails. lol

Are there anty freshwater shrimp that are large? I have the tigers and mandarins but they are way way too tiny.

 

[Homedog98]

Understood! I can't wait to go! I always love buying fishies! woohoo!

Do you think I can add more snails too? FOr soem reason I just love snails. lol

Are there anty freshwater shrimp that are large? I have the tigers and mandarins but they are way way too tiny.

Amano shrimp are big. You can always have more snails! Lol

 

[carey]

Ok, so on the lookout for amano shrimp now. I havent seen any in any pet stores though. Are they hard to find? And cool deal with the snails, i may get 2 more in different colors.